Postal Service Seeks Approval for New Mail Deals
Published Date: 6/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service has asked for approval to add or change some special mail deals that compete with other delivery options. This affects businesses and customers who use these competitive services, possibly offering new choices or better prices soon. The public can comment on these changes before the Postal Regulatory Commission makes a final decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Fulfillment Product (PM-GA 1022)
The Postal Service filed to add a new fulfillment standardized distinct product called PM-GA Contract 1022; the filing was accepted on June 23, 2026. This would add a new Competitive negotiated service agreement to the Competitive product list and is being reviewed in a summary proceeding under 39 CFR 3041.325; the Commission does not request public comment for such summary reviews under 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d).
New Mid‑Market Product (PM-GA 1023)
The Postal Service filed to add a new mid-market standardized distinct product called PM-GA Contract 1023; the filing was accepted on June 23, 2026. This request would add another Competitive negotiated service agreement to the Competitive product list and is subject to summary review per 39 CFR 3041.325 without a public comment requirement under 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d).
New Fulfillment Product (PM-GA 1024)
The Postal Service filed to add another fulfillment standardized distinct product called PM-GA Contract 1024; the filing was accepted on June 23, 2026. Like the other listed filings, this would add a Competitive negotiated service agreement to the Competitive product list and is being reviewed via a summary proceeding under 39 CFR 3041.325, with no public comment requested under 39 CFR 3041.405(c)-(d).
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